Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
This verse states that the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God, implying exclusive worship, yet Deuteronomy 29:26 suggests the possibility of worshiping other gods, contradicting the notion of exclusivity.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
Here, God explicitly states He will not give His glory to another, nor His praise to graven images, which contradicts the idea presented in Deuteronomy 29:26 of following and worshiping other gods.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4
This verse declares that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one, contradicting the implication of worthiness or significance to other gods as suggested in Deuteronomy 29:26.
1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jesus explicitly commands to worship the Lord only, which stands in direct contradiction to the notion of worshiping other gods as indicated in Deuteronomy 29:26.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 29:26 discusses the Israelites worshipping other gods, which goes against earlier commandments that demand exclusive worship of the God of Israel, creating a conflict with the directive to follow only one God.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 29:26 mentions people worshiping other gods, which could conflict with the historical understanding that not all Israelites exclusively followed one God in ancient times. Archaeological findings suggest that some Israelites might have included other deities in their practices, indicating a more complex religious landscape than strictly monotheistic worship.
Paradox #3
This verse suggests that turning away from God and worshiping other gods leads to negative consequences. A possible contradiction might be seen when considering the freedom of belief; it could be viewed as conflicting with the idea that people should freely choose their beliefs without facing dire consequences for their choice. This could seem inconsistent with values of free will and tolerance.